Posted on March 28, 2020 by maggielberger By Paul Schattenberg – 210-859-5752; [email protected] The 2020 South Texas Agriculture Symposium: Advocating for Agriculture, presented by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in collaboration with the Texas Department of Agriculture, will be held from 8 a.m to 1 p.m. April 14. Due to concerns with COVID-19, the program, sponsored by the Bexar County… Read More →
Department Updates
Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at San Angelo changes leadership
Posted on March 30, 2020 by maggielberger Redden assumes interim center director role, Walker returns to full-time research By Susan Himes; [email protected] The Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in San Angelo has a new interim director. Reid Redden, Ph.D., is expanding his role by joining Texas A&M AgriLife Research as the part-time interim center director. This is in… Read More →
Along for the Ride
Posted on April 3, 2020 by maggielberger Dr. Chelsie Husman, assistant professor and equine specialist, developed a series that starts April 8, 2020, called “Along for the Ride.” This series is an opportunity for the Texas 4-H Equine Ambassadors to meet via Zoom with leading equine professionals to learn about specific disciplines within the horse industry. The Texas… Read More →
Baling decisions, storage can reduce waste
Posted on April 3, 2020 by maggielberger Management decisions, equipment maintenance and proper storage can have a big impact on waste and efficiency when baling hay. Andy McCorkill, a University of Missouri livestock specialist, says producers should tailor bale size to their facilities and animals, but overall bigger bales are more efficient. “The larger diameter bales, you’ll have… Read More →
Meat Perspectives: Here today, gone tomorrow
By Jeff Savell and Kerri Gehring COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS — For those in the beef industry, the fact that beef is larger and heavier than it was in the past is not breaking news. Cattle are heavier, making carcasses weigh more. Subprimals are larger and heavier, making retail cuts larger. This trend began about 40 years… Read More →
Texas Crop and Weather Report – March 24, 2020
Posted on March 30, 2020 by kaitlyn.arnold By Adam Russell Sheep prices steady, goats great amid uncertain market conditions Texas sheep and goat producers are experiencing a mixed bag of good-to-stable prices amid increased market uncertainty as they get farther into 2020, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Bill Thompson, AgriLife Extension economist, San Angelo, said… Read More →
Extra good: Which mineral supplement is needed?
Posted on March 4, 2020 by maggielberger By Robert Fears Mineral nutrition is very important for successful beef production because it impacts animal growth, reproduction, milk production and health. Cattle obtain part of their mineral requirements from forage, water and protein supplements, but the remainder of their requirements must be met through mineral supplements. The big question is:… Read More →
COVID-19: Self-care crucial during times of anxiety, stress
Posted on March 23, 2020 by kaitlyn.arnold AgriLife Extension offers mental health tools, tips By Susan Himes It is normal for adults and children to experience anxiety during stressful events like the current worldwide pandemic surrounding the novel coronavirus. Whether it’s the fear of contracting COVID-19, disruptions to work and school schedules, or the myriad of related concerns,… Read More →
Beef cattle genetics, management critical in fine tuning herds to fit environment
Posted on February 7, 2020 by maggielberger By Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, [email protected] AgriLife Extension specialist outlines criteria to consider Matching cattle to the land available to graze and the nutrition it offers is critical in optimizing production in an operation. Jason Smith, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service beef cattle specialist, Amarillo, who is frequently contacted to help with problems cattle operators… Read More →
Pohler awarded 2020 Southern Section of the ASAS Outstanding Young Animal Scientist Award – Research
Posted on January 25, 2020 by maggielberger January 25, 2020 – Dr. Ky Pohler is the recipient of the 2020 Southern Section of the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) Outstanding Young Animal Scientist Award – Research, presented to him this week during the annual 2020 Southern Section ASAS Meeting held in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Ky Pohler is an… Read More →